Remote Control Cars

[GGV8Cruza]

My first was a Hornet, that was a long time ago. I have a supershot in the shed and a couple of others. Always on the lookout for a bargain, would like to pick up a Frog next

GG

[kylarama]

Toyworld have got a ready to run Hornet on special for $250 and Hearns Hobbies want around $350 for a ready to run Frog.  Both come with a 7.2v 1800mh battery and 2 hour 240v charger.

The Traxxas Rustler is $350 rtr and has a 8.4v 3000mh batt and 4amp 12v charger, perfect for camping.  The Traxxas looks a bit more robust with a ton of aftermarket parts available, plus its fully waterproof.

The whole retro reliving my youth still does have its appeal though.



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[kylarama]

This found its way into the back of my car this arvo.



Its still there too. Haven't figured out how to tell the wife....

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[DrewXT]

This found its way into the back of my car this arvo.



Its still there too. Haven't figured out how to tell the wife....

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Tell her the tax return paid for it!

[timmyh80]

Don't know if anyone has seen these, but thought it an appropriate addition to the thread.

http://www.vaultrc.com/product/oztrek-rc-camper-trailer/
Oztrek rc scale camper trailer was designed to mimic  the Australian classic 4×4 camper trailers you see in real life.





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[Nomad]

This found its way into the back of my car this arvo.



Its still there too. Haven't figured out how to tell the wife....

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Won it in a raffle?

[Footy Shorts Shane]

Its still there too. Haven't figured out how to tell the wife....

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I nearly had the same dilemma last weekend,  but with a Harley   

[oldmate]

I nearly had the same dilemma last weekend,  but with a Harley   

Wouldn't fit in the boot? Hahaha


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[Spada]

I nearly had the same dilemma last weekend,  but with a Harley   

Tell her you lost a bet 

[kylarama]

It was purchased with some cash leftover from the sale of my dirt bike earlier this year. I might have sold the bike for more than what I told her...

She wants a new home stereo. So I might go and get her one as a distraction.

As the old saying goes. It's easier to beg for forgiveness than ask for permission.

Won it in a raffle?

The search history on the computer over the last week kinda makes it less convincing...

[D4D]

It was purchased with some cash leftover from the sale of my dirt bike earlier this year. I might have sold the bike for more than what I told her...

Unless she reads myswag

[fergy]

wrap it up with Chrissy paper and put to you from santa on it
sneak it under the tree on Christmas eve
if asked just tell her santa must have brought it
question her Christmas spirit if she keeps asking

[Footy Shorts Shane]

Tell her you lost a bet 

Ouch   

[DrewXT]

The search history on the computer over the last week kinda makes it less convincing...

You can delete search history...

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[2010banditsa]

man i wish i hadn't seen this thread again.... oops now it'll come up in my posts

[kylarama]

I wasn't quick enough on the delete Drew...

All good now though. There's 2 big boxes wrapped and under the tree containing a reasonably expensive Sony stereo now. I'm so in the good books when she gets home.

Traxxas is currently on charge, but forgot to get AA batts for the controller.

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[kylarama]

So the battery has had about 6 charges since Saturday arvo. Apparently the Rustler is a good bit of gear. So miss 9 and miss 6 tell me! They've had about 85% of the run time...  It has battle scares.

These things have a beginner mode on the esc. You can lock it to 50% max throttle for the kids.  In full mode it goes pretty good, so I'd imagine brushless with Lipo's would be a handful.



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[2010banditsa]

digging up an old thread.....

Reckon ill be getting an offroad car for the son. Hobby Habit in Adelaide seemed ok and have been importing their own "Hobby Plus" units. Anyone heard of them or tried them? Still not cheap by any stretch of the imagination.

https://www.hobbyhabit.com.au/HBP-C161011SC-BLS.html?ref_cat_id=Radio-Controlled-Vehicles-Electric-Off-Road-Cars

[rockrat]

digging up an old thread.....

Reckon ill be getting an offroad car for the son. Hobby Habit in Adelaide seemed ok and have been importing their own "Hobby Plus" units. Anyone heard of them or tried them? Still not cheap by any stretch of the imagination.

https://www.hobbyhabit.com.au/HBP-C161011SC-BLS.html?ref_cat_id=Radio-Controlled-Vehicles-Electric-Off-Road-Cars

Four things would be top of mind for me:
1. Is it age appropriate for your son?
2. Can you get spares easily?
3. Is it a brushless motor?
4. Is the battery a standard size / form factor.

You could also go to your local RC car club and talk to some club members.

Hobby King is an online retailer (out of Hong Kong / China I think). They have reasonable gear at reasonable prices.




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[2010banditsa]

Hey Rockrat, thanks for responding. to answer your questions...

he's 10, so a bit advanced for him, but I'm willing to hel;p him out with it
Hobby Habit import all the spares, so yes very easy which was one of the attractions
yes mate, brushless, 4wd, and lipo battery
not sure about the .shape, i'll suss that out

cheers for that.

[2010banditsa]

Draggin it up again..... my son really wants a car for Christmas, now thinking of getting the ECX Torment as a starter to learn and see how he goes (hes 8 so not too fast required). Getting decent 12v capable charger and battery as well. Trawled through the previous messages and cant see anything on these units, although plenty of online reviews say theyre ok value for money. Could prob get for 20 or 30 dollars cheaper ordering online, but cant be arsed and want to stitch up for Christmas. Anyone know anything about these Torments? 

https://www.modelflight.com.au/ecx-torment-1-18th-4wd-rtr-short-course-truck-grey-orange.html

[wilson79]

If you want a really good car for bashing I have a Arrma Typhon and it is pretty good Ive had it for 4 years now. Its brushless 1/8 4x4 buggy and Bloody fast on 4s. does around 80kmh, I have thrown a 6s battery in it once and it clocked 103km/h. It has copped a flogging with heaps of jumps and crashes and is still going. My Son has a little 1/10 VRX spirt it is also a 4x4 buggy which started out brushes until the ESC Shit itself, I purchased a cheap brushless motor and ESC and it flys too.

good fun to take camping and on the beach

[2010banditsa]

thanks for the suggestions Tug, but i'm looking for something cheaper to get him going and then see if he likes it...

[DrewXT]

My son has a $50 car from Target that he loves... But I'm tipping you want something better than that...

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[rockrat]

Just ask if they can get spares.


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